Furunculosis is a skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus, resulting in pus-filled boils. It is contagious and can be treated with warm compresses, antibiotics, and lancing. Those with weakened immune systems, poor nutrition, or who share living spaces are more susceptible.
Furunculosis is the recurring presence of pus-filled sores, known as boils, on the skin. Furunculosis infection is mainly caused by staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as a staph germ, and there are countless people who are carriers of the germ. There are several ways to get furunculosis, but there are also many treatments. Most people are susceptible to blisters, but they occur more frequently in patients with immune system disorders.
The first signs of furunculosis are easy to recognize because it starts with a large reddish lump on the surface of the skin and shortly thereafter a white or yellow center will appear as the boil fills with pus. The skin around the boil is often tender and becomes painful as the boil continues to become filled with bacteria. There are some home remedies that can ease the pain. Using warm compresses is common because the heat relieves pain and also draws pus closer to the surface, which can lead to bacterial drainage. The main goal of treatment is to drain the boil and begin the healing process.
The blisters are extremely contagious and precautions should be taken in caring for the infected area. Clothing, toiletries, and other household items shouldn’t be shared while someone has a bacterial infection. The use of antibacterial products, such as cleaning products and hand soaps, should be used continuously when handling furunculosis. There are some cases where a doctor should be consulted, especially if the person with furunculosis has a high fever, the boil multiplies or increases dangerously in size, or suffers from excruciating pain.
A doctor may choose to lance the boil and extract the bacteria. A topical medication and an oral antibiotic may also be prescribed to prevent further infections. A major concern is the further spread of furunculosis, which can be more difficult to suppress. Continuation of pain or any concerning health condition associated with the boil should result in immediate professional consultation.
In addition to immunodeficiency disorders, there are other groups that are prone to furunculosis. People in living arrangements who share small accommodations and facilities with others, members of athletic teams who share equipment, people with other skin conditions that cause open wounds that allow bacteria to infiltrate the system, and people with poor nutritional habits are highly prone to get bacterial infections. The most commonly infected body surfaces are sweaty and/or hairy areas. The armpits, groin, buttocks, neck and thigh area are usually the most affected.
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